Because somehow the form is created and the program needs your info in order to continue. Here is the fix: If the Form 1098-T does not apply to you, you can simply remove the form. Here are the steps (online):
- Sign into your account, select Take me to my return
- To your left, select Tax Tools, click on the drop-down arrow
- Select Tools
- Under Other helpful links, choose Delete a form
- Scroll down the list to locate the Form 1098-T and related worksheets select Delete and Continue with My Return